Not paying attention is a factor as well. Driver distraction is a factor in 80% of all crashes according to a study by NHTSA
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matt Logan Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 9:06 AM To: Meiers, Steve; [email protected] Subject: RE: [Bikies] red light cameras And of course, it is not actually the camera that is causing the increase in rear-end collisions, but another poor driving practice: Following too closely. The motorist's handbook currently recommends four seconds of following distance, more if following a motorcycle/moped/bicycle. Perhaps some targeted enforcement on following distance for two weeks prior to installation of an RLC could further improve the safety. -----Original Message----- [snip] Consistent with findings in other regions, angle and left-turn crashes are reduced in general, while rear-end crashes tend to increase as a result of RLCs. _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
